Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (Paperback)

In this book, Ross And Wilson Anatomy And Physiology In Health And Illness, the authors provide information on the structure of the human body. All the concepts covered in this version have been explained by means of several clear diagrams. This book comprises more than 300 exercises for self-assessment purposes, and some of the types of exercises include hangman, drag and drop, MCQs, and crosswords.

This book has been divided into four sections that contain a total of 18 chapters. The chapters in the book are titled The Endocrine System, The Nervous System, The Cardiovascular System, The Respiratory System, Resistance And Immunity, Introduction To Genetics, The Reproductive Systems, The Skin, Introduction To Nutrition, Introduction To The Human Body, Introduction To The Chemistry Of Life, and The Cells, Tissues And Organization Of The Body.

The content of this book has been presented in a clear-cut manner. Ross And Wilson Anatomy And Physiology In Health And Illness contains over 400 illustrations, and avoids the usage of complex terms and details that can make the concepts highly confusing for beginners. This book also comes loaded with a glossary of commonly used prefixes and suffixes, along with learning outcomes that are linked to a particular section of a chapter. The readers are also provided with an appendix that comprises highly useful biological values for quick reference. In this book, the readers are also given web links to supplementary websites that are of relevance to the text, along with an audio pronunciation guide.

Ross And Wilson Anatomy And Physiology In Health And Illness is intended to cater to the needs of students pursuing their education in the fields of alternative medicine, nursing students, ambulance technicians, paramedics, and nurses.

About The Authors
Alison Grant is a well-known physiologist and author. Grant holds a Bachelor’s degree from Glasgow University in Pharmacology. In the year 1989, she obtained a Doctoral degree from Strathclyde University. After finishing her degrees, she held the position of a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Dermatology at Glasgow University. Grant currently works as a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, teaching Physiology. She is the programme leader for a course on the subject of Human Biology with Psychology and Sociology. When she’s not writing books and lecturing, Grant enjoys music, gardening, and walking.

Anne Waugh is a lecturer and author. The other book written by her is Foundations of Nursing Practice: Fundamentals of Holistic Care. Waugh completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, and followed that with an MSc degree in Nursing Education. She also holds a certificate in Education. Waugh is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Prior to becoming a lecturer, Waugh served as a charge nurse and staff nurse. She currently holds the position of the School Director of Academic Quality, and is the Senior Teaching Fellow in the Faculty of Health, Life & Social Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University.